Relief Licensed Veterinary Technician

BluePearl; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 32,373 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary emergency clinic in Buffalo, NY is seeking a relief Licensed Veterinary Technician to join its emergency team. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in patient triage, CPR, and advanced catheter placement. Competitive pay ranges from $23.50 to $45.00 per hour, with additional shift differentials for night and weekend work. Candidates must be licensed and committed to mentoring peers in a diverse and respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with experience in an emergency care setting.
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts.
• Must have strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Triage and obtain patient history.
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Place IVCs and advanced catheters.
• Monitor and care for ventilator cases.
• Work alongside skilled technicians and assistants.
• Mentor and train fellow associates.

Skills

Triage patient history

CPR initiation

IVC placement

Patient ventilation care

Mentoring others

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Buffalo, NY is seeking a relief Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our thriving emergency team!

Pay:

$23.50 - $45.00 / hour + competitive shift differentials

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.

• Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = $3.50/hr. Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $3.50/hr. Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.00/hr. Shift Differential

As a Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Triage and obtain patient history
• Identify patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR.
• Place IVC's and advanced catheters like jugular catheters, central lines or PICC lines.
• Monitor and care for ventilator cases
• Work alongside other skilled technicians and assistants in providing excellent, advanced medicine to your patients.
• Have a passion for helping mentor and and train fellow associates.
• Nurse critically ill patients back to health and reunite them with their pet parents.
• Perform other relevant roles/responsibilities.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.